After years of getting in and out of the car to open and close our front driveway gate, we finally went ahead and installed a Mighty Mule 500 HD gate opener. Since we are pretty reliable about keeping the gate shut, opening and closing the gate manually (especially during foul weather) had become a regular annoyance.
Pros of the Mighty Mule 500 HD Single Gate Opener (FM500)
The Mighty Mule gate opener can be hard wired or charged with a solar panel.
The Mighty Mule can be configured to stay open until closed or to close automatically after a short wait.
The Might Mule gate opener includes a battery backup to keep the gate operating in the event of a power outage.
Cons of the Mighty Mule 500 HD Single Gate Opener (FM500)
The Mighy Mule Gate opener's $595.00 retail price includes only a single remote control -- if you want a keypad or use multiple cars, you will have to buy accessories.